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Panthers lose on Gilmore three at buzzer 56-53 to Sacred Heart-Griffin

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SPRINGFIELD SACRED HEART-GRIFFIN 56, JERSEY 53: Maggie Gilmore’s three at the buzzer sent the Cyclones through to the Taylorville sectional in a dramatic ending at EAWR’s Memorial Gym.

Jersey’s Clare Breden, who led the Panthers with 22 points, had tied the game with 11 seconds left on a shot in the lane, but SHG, with no time outs, was able to get the ball to Gilmore, whose shot found all net.

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Abby Manns added eight points for Jersey, while the Cyclones’ Sophie Lowis led all scorers with 24 points. Peyton Vorreyer added 15 for SHG.

The Panthers finished 24-9, while the Cyclones go to 26-6, and play Charleston in the second semifinal Monday night at Taylorville.

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